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Wind force

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010252

The pressure or push exerted by the wind on an object, proportional to the square of the wind speed. This force is a key consideration in structural engineering for buildings and bridges, and it is also the principle that drives sailboats and wind turbines. The Beaufort scale is a qualitative measure that relates observed sea conditions to wind force, from calm (Force 0) to hurricane (Force 12).

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010252
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010252",
  "term": "Wind force",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The pressure or push exerted by the wind on an object, proportional to the square of the wind speed. This force is a key consideration in structural engineering for buildings and bridges, and it is also the principle that drives sailboats and wind turbines. The Beaufort scale is a qualitative measure that relates observed sea conditions to wind force, from calm (Force 0) to hurricane (Force 12).",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wind-force/"
}

Record 10,643 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.